Reddit mentions: The best hair rollers

Preface:

The little girl from Brave and I have a lot in common. Our hair is exactly the same. Tell me, how can you tame a lion?

I've struggled my entire life trying to come up with an answer. My hair reaches to the middle of my back and is very fine. Heat styling it is out of the question because it will fall out. This is a shame because if I wasn't a webcam model I would just put my hair back in a french braid and it would look fine. However, this is not an option either because my clients prefer it down.

So here's my solution. It will take about an hour.

First, let's talk about products. Normal shampoo does not work for me. It makes my hair knot and fall out. When that doesn't happen my hair will clump together and feel like dreadlocks. It also will not dry, even if I've spent an hour washing all of the shampoo out and am 100% certain there's nothing left. It's a disaster. I would be better off just washing my hair with water than using shampoo. However, cheap conditioner works fine.

The Products:

Redken Shampoo and Conditioner

3 Inch Hair Rollers

Sebastion Hairspray

Coconut Oil

Optional CHI Hair Protectant

Smooth Hair Instructions:

Put your hair up in rollers. Instead of getting it wet, use enough hairspray to make it feel wet to the touch and allow it to dry. This should only take about 5 minutes after the hair rollers are in completely. Maximum time: 30 minutes.

If you don't want to use that much hairspray, you can get your hair a little bit moist with a spray water bottle. Do this after your hair is up in rollers if you want it to look okay*, but do it beforehand if you want it to look pristine. Maximum time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes.

Obviously I prefer the first method, but you can do whichever you like.

Afterwords smooth it out with oil and hair protectant. It will last for quite a while and should look great. However, the more hairspray you use the better it will last.

Washing Instructions:

At most I wash my hair once every two to three days. I was it at least once a week. It depends on the amount of time I have and how often I have been sweating. If it smells fine I don't really care. If I wash it too much it will start falling out, tangle, and just be a general pain to deal with.


Other Information:

I've used this method for about a year now and my hair if growing back. There were a couple spots that are finally looking a lot better. Any job I have ever had has saif my hait doesn't look 'professional' enough. It's kind of a bummer that no one likes my natural hair. I've evven missed out on promotions in the past because of it.

Either your hair in a french braid or down seems to be the best option.

Best of luck, please respond if this helps.

EDIT: I realize some of these products might be out of your price range. I do have cheaper methods if you are interested, however the more expensive products are more frugal because they last longer in the long run. They will also keep your hair more healthy and easier to manage. This is just my personal experience though, you can do whatever you like.

I have long, fine, Caucasian hair with a very slight wave - quite different from yours, but it also doesn't hold curls very well. The best solution I've found is this:

1. I wash my hair with volumising shampoo and only a tiny amount of conditioner.
   
2. I towel dry it, and apply mousse to the roots (I like the Pantene one).
   
3. Then I use a blow dryer with a diffuser. I usually blow dry my roots upside-down and sort of make a topknot out each section as it dries.
   
4. Once the hair is about 90% dry, I comb through with a small amount of setting lotion (this is a very old school product usually used for setting hair overnight).
   
5. Then, I either use 3/4 inch hot rollers, or use an equivalent curling iron and wrap each section around a magnetic roller (the small size). It's important to keep a lot of tension on each section as you wrap it around the iron and the roller. You can also tease the hair before wrapping for more volume.
   
6. Spray the whole shebang with a strong hold, brushable hair spray and allow to cool for a good long time. (This is very much a special occasion thing for me, so I usually spend 45-90 minutes doing other things before letting the curls down.)
   
7. Let them down carefully, spray again, and brush sparingly to break them up a bit.
   
   I usually do this as preparation for some sort of old Hollywood updo like this or this, but I find that I have curls and volume for about three days afterwards. It's definitely a little rough/crunchy to the touch, but it looks soft and fluffy.

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Shoes are my biggest issue too! I don’t know why but i always CONVINCE myself that I need more pairs than I actually do. I’m packing for a year long trip rn and I have about 6 pairs 😅 All brown too, I know I need to narrow it down.
I do minimal make up every day so I have supplies for that.

I don’t carry foam rollers anymore, but back when I curled my hair overnight more often I used these soft curlers that didn’t take up a lot of room. I travelled frequently with those and a bonnet (lol)

Circle skirts & boat neck tops sound like an amazing and really standard “uniform” that you can play around a lot with. I think it’s a way to wear vintage in a very simple and timeless style. Would love to see a packing layout when you’re finished with everything!

THESE are amazing. I used them for my engagement photoshoot, and I still had a few curls the next day! They were pretty big (wide) curls, but still very pretty. Curls still fell out a bit, but it was still pretty curly and pretty.

I washed my hair. Blow dried dry, used a TINY bit of Paul Mitchell's The Cream, then I put these rollers in all over and left them in until they had completely cooled. (I've noticed that when using an iron, the hair curls but uncurls as it cools from the weight of itself pulling down.) So I bought this to try, and I don't take the curler out until it's completely cool, and the curls stay in really well. After taking the curlers out, I shook my hair and hair sprayed, and I actually had curls!!

I live in the desert now too, I’m not the springiest of chickens and I’ve stopped coloring my hair. I too can’t style my hair and allowed humidity to do the work for me most of my life. For my current desert, single digit humidity issues I learned that lots of layers are my friend to help keep the weight of my hair pulling out the curls (prior to desert living I was 3b-3c). When I found the CG method I started experimenting and learned I can only co-wash once then I have to do a re-set wash. I get much better curls if I sleep with my plop but I find that uncomfortable. So I started looking for other strategies and I found this take on old fashion foam rollers. Holy cow, the difference in my hair is night and day. I still plop for a lot longer than most, 1-2 hours depending on how much time I have, then I use the rollers (I’m using basic CG method products and procedures, nothing special) for a couple of hours till dry. This is time intensive but I will do this on weekends and wear the rollers while I do around the house/yard stuff. The resulting curls are fantastic and survive my nightly pineapple great. If there are a few curls that pull straight I just loosely roll them again while I get ready for work, no additional products, and they curl right back up. The curls last for days! I’m still battling frizz but I’m so happy with these rollers. I don’t care if people consider this cheating or whatever, it works for my situation. I do get very tight curls when I first remove them, but they fall out into my former natural curls pretty quickly.

Wow I am surprised on how many comments I got on rollers. I’m going to try and link the ones I have below . Mine are like this but grey. And huge. They look like the grey ones in the models hair—not the pink ones I bought them at Sally’s hair supply years ago. I wash my hair., condition it Wrap it in a soft towel for about ten minutes. Then I add a bit of anti frizz mousse,”brush “my hair and section it and roll it in the giant rollers with a good amount of hair on each one. IMy hair is mid back length so it takes awhile to dry. I take them out and get the softest hair. I brush it and put it in a tight pony for about 30 minutes to set it. Then take it out and it doesn’t even feel like my hair. It’s not straight like using a straightener —it’s straightened out with a lot of body and some gentle wave. . But I have super frizzy corkscrew curls naturally. This style will last me three days. When I do this with my hair I get so many compliments. Also , I roll the rollers under so my hair has a slight under curl at the ends. link to curlers

Caruso C97953 30 Molecular Steam Hairsetter with 30 Rollers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002JKPB8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pdX6xbTB3K1QY

Sorry about the long link but this worked wonders for my hair when I got married. The steam is great and the foam rollers are comfortable. Let them cool completely in your hair and sit. Do some trial runs and see what works. Good luck!

Woof. That's terrible! I see you've ordered the rollers /u/amaresnape recommended, but if you're in the market for a curling iron, I really like the rotating barrel one from Bio-Ionic. The clip doesn't ever leave a mark on my hair, and I (for the first time ever), get curls that look pretty into the next day.

I also have been super into these rollers, in case anyone else has been looking. Great volume and curl that lasts all day, especially compared to the countless sets of Conair rollers that I've owned throughout my Alabama upbringing.

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I have fine straight hair and have finally found some things that work for me:

• No heat methods: foam curlers or mini buns all over the head overnight
  
• Curling: Use a heat setting spray like Redken Hot Sets before curling. They'll be crunchy, but the curls will stay. Alternatively, I've found that recently using volumizing shampoo and conditioner (lighter, fuller hair) with NO pre-curl product helps the curls stay as well. For longer hair, I really like the Topstyler clamshells or similar products that let the hair cool down first, creating glossy, bouncy curls that stay.
  
• Waving: I just got the Bed Head Deep Waver, and it is my favorite thing. I think because you work your way down the hair while holding the previous wave in place, the waves have a chance to set before dropping. And it takes 5 minutes!

Why not curl your hair using rollers, curl formers, or flexi rods? You can get a soft bonnet attachment for your blow dryer to set them and eliminate the need for a curling iron entirely. You're still putting heat on your hair but you can minimize the damage. I would also add a deep conditioner at least once a week to your routine and a heat protectant. If you go this route you also might find it worth your while to buy a foaming mousse/setting lotion so that your curls can last you a couple days, with dry shampoo in between washes.

Some links:

my favorite foaming mousse is by creme of nature:
https://www.sallybeauty.com/creme-of-nature-with-argan-oil-style-and-shine-mousse/SBS-105438,default,pd.html

curlformers:
https://www.amazon.com/Curlformers-Long-Spiral-Curls-Styling/dp/B006YQM1T2


flexi rods (you can find these for WAY cheaper at the beauty supply store):
https://www.amazon.com/Curling-rollers-Diameter-HAIRDRESSING-TWISTEES/dp/B01I7RWNNO/ref=pd_sim_121_20?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01I7RWNNO&pd_rd_r=7D5M2R83AD04TEX6220B&pd_rd_w=jpn2g&pd_rd_wg=j2WGJ&refRID=7D5M2R83AD04TEX6220B&th=1

soft bonnet attachment for your blow dryer (you could buy an actual hooded dryer but I have not seen one for less than $100):
https://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Softhood-Bonnet-Hair-Attachment/dp/B00L42LD5E/ref=pd_sim_121_14?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00L42LD5E&pd_rd_r=7D5M2R83AD04TEX6220B&pd_rd_w=jpn2g&pd_rd_wg=j2WGJ&psc=1&refRID=7D5M2R83AD04TEX6220B

youtube is a great resource for learning how to do roller sets and to use curl formers.

ELF has a pretty good, reasonable priced setting spray if you're looking for one but don't want to drop $50.


Ah I always underestimate hair thickness XD I also have trouble with ends when I use the wand to curl my hair cause I'm scared of burning my fingers. My strategy is either to get someone else to do it or I have these hot curlers that have worked really well for the past couple years. You have the same potential problem off too much hair in one of them, but you're far less likely to have straight ends. I definitely prefer them, especially when I'm doing my own hair. They save a lot of time cause I can be doing something else while they're curling.

You'll want to give them plenty of time to warm up (the light says 15 minutes, but I usually let them go for a half hour) and then I leave them in while I do the rest of my morning routine (45 mins - 60 mins, but it doesn't hurt to go longer) a few pins and hairspray and I'm good! Also, they keep your hair out of the way while you do everything else.

There is also the problem of having different sized curls. You'll either have to be patient and do a few rounds of them or pepper the odd sized ones through out your hair. For example, I use the large pink ones on the back of my head. bottom layer since there's a lot of other hair to help hide the fact that they're not as tight and I use the tiny white ones above my ears to get a nice tight curl. That's the chunk of hair I fiddle with the most, so I give it a little extra curl at the beginning of the day.

I use [this set](http://www.Conair.com/ Xtreme Instant Heat Jumbo And Super Jumbo Hot Rollers; Bonus Super Clips Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007S69QAY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7sYpybR80HABA). I actually really love them, just want it to last all day!

They make these really hilarious pool noodle looking things that you can wrap your hair around (wet) and they're actually super comfortable to sleep with in. You can easily play around and adjust how curly/wavy you want your hair to be by wrapping larger sections or smaller sections around them and they won't damage your hair at all. You can order them on amazon: Here!

ime, if i use curlers on my bob length hair it makes my hair really curly and I have better luck with curling with a straightening iron or curling iron. That being said if you want to try curlers, these steam curlers are my favorite curlers I have used. They're really gentle on the hair since they're steam, heat up easily and hold the curl, and the set comes with a varieties of sizes to play around with.

I was trying to post your last one that I had the song and it disappeared on me lol

This is $1.99 & free shipping. They are cute little hair rollers in the shape of strawberries. My little one loves it when I let her sleep in curlers so she can go to school with curly hair :)

I've been looking through reviews and seem to like these. here are more if you want to browse. I have really long and thicker hair kind of like Sophies but 1/10th as pretty. Nothing ever holds in my hair so I'm thinking I'm gunna buy these and* report back haha

edit: purchased with two day shipping. see you soon, rollers.

Sure! Here's what I used and really liked. I'll follow up in a few with the tutorials I found most helpful, I have to dig for them a little.

Curler set

plus extra jumbo size rollers

With these clips (I ditched the covers that came with the set, at the suggestion of youtube)

More to come shortly once I find the other links!

As a girl, I would think about a large round brush that I could use with a hairdryer. Basically take your large round bristled brush and while your hair is the tiniest bit damp use it and the hairdrier to create that wave. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002JKQ9E/ref=twister_B0002KZUP8?_encoding=UTF8&th=1) I have a girlfriend who uses large hot curlers (something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002JKQ9E/ref=twister_B0002KZUP8?_encoding=UTF8&th=1) that would do the same thing but you might not need that much curling power. :-) GL!

Hi there! When I posted my thank you for the strawberry hair rollers not too long ago some people expressed interest in a) seeing me as a strawberry patch kid and b) feedback of how they work, so I present to you this album :P I tried to be informative in the captions, but let me know if you have any questions.

By the way, this is the link to them on Amazon, and it's $6.55 with free shipping (they came in a little under 2 weeks for me, so not too shabby!) for a set of 12.

To be honest, I don't have much knowledge with hair stuff, but I've been looking at this one and this one just based on customer reviews. I like that there are clamps instead of pins and the storage compartment looks good too.

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Awesome contest! Thanks so much! :))

My hair is bleached platinum and I recommend steam rollers for zero damage! There's slightly more of a learning curve than regular hot rollers (though, minimal) and I really enjoy being able to style my hair without heat. I use the Caruso rollers, I bought mine at Sally's Beauty Supply but they're on Amazon as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Caruso-C97953-Molecular-Hairsetter-Rollers/dp/B0002JKPB8

If you wanted to do curls OR beach waves sometimes without heat styling, I've had fantastic success with rag rollers (I got these). Just make sure to only wrap when your hair is DAMP, not soaking wet - then sleep in them overnight (I slept in a satin bonnet but YMMV). More rollers = tighter curls (gently finger comb them out in the morning - they'll look like Shirley Temple style when you first unleash them). Fewer rollers = loose waves.

Flexi Rods.

I am Loooooow maintenance. Makeup routine is 5 minutes (foundation, mascara, lipstick - if I'm feeling fancy, a swipe of blush). These will hold a curl for me for more than a week (I use the pineapple method at night).

To use these, I wash, set, and sleep in the set overnight. Flexi Rods are the be all end all as far as I'm concerned. That and a headband similar to [these])https://www.amazon.com/Oureamod-Headbands-Athletic-Moisture-Headwear/dp/B01GMH4VC2/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1479768947&sr=8-11&keywords=headbands) and I am all set.

Flexi Rods are ridiculously versatile. Like I said, I'm often in a headband, but for the style you showed, flexirods would be my first choice. Easy peasy, and the curl pattern would keep for ages.

I'm in agreement that they mean plastic curler. I'm from DC, which isn't that far north, in terms of linguistic speech patterns. We say curling iron up here. Curlers are those plastic things. Also, the report refers to it being "jammed" into the throat, I suspect it was recovered with the body.

I'm guessing it was likely a foam curler of some sort, like these, or a variant on these. The plastic curlers you mention tend to be totally open through the center, and likely wouldn't have caused suffocation. These would have, though, and the smallest ones could be swallowed, I'd think.

I never use hairspray!

Try hot rollers, they make much more natural looking curls. I use these and these!

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Thank you! I used these little guys in the smallest size for my hair!

We're going to play it by ear at the salon. If she's excited, we can try to get her hair done. If she's not having it, we'll just pass and do it later. I just didn't want to get it done if it was just going to be ruined a couple hours later.

I think it could go either way. She LOVES girly things right now - bracelets, necklaces, mom's shoes... But we will see. I might get a package of foam curlers as a backup, but otherwise we'll just comb it and put a bow on her or something.

For a non heat method I use Conair foam rollers (the pink ones in this set. Put them in when your hair is 80-90%dry and take large sections. Make sure to spray sea salt spray at your roots for volume( while your hair is wet) and use hair mousse). Here is a pic of how mine turns out. Obvs use hairspray and oil and stuff too. I only ever use nonheat methods to curl my hair and it has really preserved its health especially since it is colored, would really reccommend!



https://www.amazon.com/Conair-Soft-Bouncy-Curls-Rollers/dp/B001KYS930

How long/what texture is her hair? If it's fine and mid-length, I love these strawberry curlers for soft waves when I put them in dry hair, and shirley temple curls in wet. However, if her hair is longer than shoulder length, they won't fit in the curler and might tear. I've had one rip in half on me in the two years I've worn them, but they're so cheap you can get multiple packs.

My hair sucks. This is the only thing I have used that had excellent results!
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I've never used that first kind -- the texture looks like Velcro?? I meant this kind of curler (am on mobile so can't make a clean link): https://www.amazon.com/Conair-Foam-Rollers-48-Pack/dp/B001KYS930

These aren't bendy like your second link -- instead they have a sort of barrette insert to snap shut on your head. The foam also has a decent amount of give, so that you can wind the curl tighter on the curler.

Hey there!!

I just wanted to say I have really thin hair and I ave been using hot rollers for weeks after watching this video. They have CHANGED MY LIFE!!! I ended up with these. I would advise going really light on the hair spray or forgoing spray completely if you have thin hair. It just ends up weighing it down.

https://www.amazon.com/Conair-Instant-Rollers-Exclusive-Included/dp/B007S69QAY/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1485189896&sr=1-2&keywords=large+heated+rollers

Remington Ionic Conditioning Hair Setter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J8IXT58/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_82DZCbC8W0HHD

I use this set

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKjyS-QTvxY

http://www.amazon.com/Caruso-C97953-Molecular-Hairsetter-Rollers/dp/B0002JKPB8

Pretty much zero damage steam rollers. The steam tames my frizz, and the curls last for days. My only suggestion is to buy an extra pack of the large rollers.

Edit: Changed buy link to cheaper bundle with fewer curlers. Most people don't care about the small rollers, so imo don't spend money on them.

Here is an amazon link and here is a video tutorial. They curl hair that is normally really hard to curl. Plus, you can sleep in them!

I've not been glammed either!

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DON'T DO IT!

Perms are scary, scary things and very damaging for your hair. Get yourself a set of Caruso steam rollers and see what you think of that. If you don't have time for such nonsense, try letting your hair air-dry for a bit, apply a styling cream and twist it up into a few buns until it dries. Let it down, comb gently and spray. That's how I add more curl each day.

Just don't get a perm. Please.